Fairfield man arrested for drug trafficking and firearm possession

Robert Ruiz, 45, was arrested in Fairfield, Maine, following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking. During the execution of search warrants at his residence and vehicle, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency seized various controlled substances, including 134 grams of cocaine HCl, 90 grams of fentanyl, 8 grams of cocaine base, and 4 grams of methamphetamine.

In addition to the narcotics, authorities seized a handgun, a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, approximately $24,131 in suspected drug proceeds, and a money counting device. The seized drugs have an estimated street value of $27,000.

Ruiz faces charges of two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He is currently being held at the Somerset County Jail in Madison with cash bail set at $100,000. Because the charges are felonies, the case must be presented to a grand jury for indictment.